Looking Local launches Android app

Looking Local has launched an Android version of its Report It app for use on smartphones. It makes it possible to report everyday environmental problems such as dumped rubbish, graffiti, potholes and streetlighting faults to local authorities.

This follows the release of the iPhone version of the app in January by Looking Local, which is owned by Kirklees council and is used by more than 125 public sector bodies to publish information and provide access to services through various channels.

Steve Langrick from Kirklees said: "Looking Local has been publishing public sector services on mobile phones for over five years and the iPhone app launched earlier this year was well received by our partners, so the natural next step was to develop the same functionality for Android. This now means that our public sector partners can use the apps to deliver their services without needing to incur expensive development costs or duplicate resource and effort."